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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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the 2002 2.3 is 60lbs heavier than the new1.8 2003,but u get 3 less hp,i was going through the new 2003 brochure,and found the curb weight so i compared the 2,and came to this conclusion,thought i would share with everybody
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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thats pretty much why performance figures havent changed to much between 2002 and 2003
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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what is the torque figure between 02 and 03?
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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M111 vs. M271

M111: 280 Nm @ 2500-4800 rpm (2300 rpm peak)
M 271: 260 Nm @ 3500-4000 rpm (500 rpm peak)

or, 207 ft*lbs vs. 192 ft*lbs, if you prefer 19th century measurements
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 02:47 AM
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isn't the rear axle ratio for the '03 a 3.46? versus the 3.27 in the '02?
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Old Jan 4, 2003 | 03:48 AM
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not sure that info wasn't available in the brochure
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